21.9% ▼ -4.8%
Higher than 53% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
- 2011: 23.0%
- 2016: 21.6%
- 2021: 21.9%
Share of people born outside Australia (birthplace-not-stated excluded).
Gold Coast Hinterland · Sub-region (SA3)
Ancestry & Birthplace in Gold Coast Hinterland
Where people and their families come from — the ancestries they identify with and where they were born.
English ancestry is the most common heritage for 46.6% of people in Gold Coast Hinterland. Most residents have roots in the UK or Australia, creating a population with strong ties to these regions. This heritage is reflected in the birthplace of the people living here.
Ancestry
The ancestries people most identify with.
English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, making up 46.6% and 35.3% of the population. Scottish (13.0%) and Irish (12.5%) heritages are also common.
Country of birth
Australia and the largest overseas communities.
About 21.9% of people were born overseas, which is much lower than the national figure and has fallen slightly since 2011. Most residents were born in Australia (72.1%), followed by England (6.9%) and New Zealand (5.1%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ancestry & Birthplace in Gold Coast Hinterland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/30904/gold-coast-hinterland/topic/ancestry-heritage